Catering Operations Manager (FTC)

Holt Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established events management company in Cambridge seeks an experienced Catering Operations Manager for a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee the operations of Christmas Market stalls, ensuring high service quality and compliance while leading a diverse team during the festive season.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site operations management experience in street food/events/hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating teams.
• Highly organized; skilled in inventory and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage stall staff for the Christmas Market.
• Daily oversight of operations: staffing, service quality, compliance.
• Coordinate stock management and submit daily reports.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Compliance knowledge

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Tools

Deputy

Job description

Role: Catering Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed-term contract, Early November to Mid-January
Salary: £12,000 Fee

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company in Cambridge, who is looking for an experienced Catering Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.

Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Opening:
   • Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff.
   • Manage rotas using Deputy, aligned with sales forecasts and budgets.
   • Oversee installation preparation: stock takes, deliveries, and site setup.
2. During Trading (Nov-Jan):
   • Daily oversight of units: staffing, uniforms, morale, service quality, and compliance (EHO, SFBB, H&S).
   • Coordinate stock orders and manage storage (3 x 20ft containers).
   • Submit daily financial reports via WhatsApp.
   • Monitor sales against forecasts; adjust operations as needed.
   • Approve rotas and process payroll via Deputy/NOQ.
   • Resolve equipment issues and staff/payroll queries.
3. Post-Trading (Jan):
   • Manage breakdown and equipment returns.
   • Finalize invoices, stock reconciliation, and reporting.

Requirements:

• Proven multi-site operations management experience in street food, events, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating seasonal teams.
• Highly organized; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.
• Hands-on and solutions-focused; thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of EHO, SFBB, and food safety regulations.

Next Steps:

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Job ID Number: 87117
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Catering Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge